Consultant Psychiatrist in Forensic Psychiatry

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Consultant Psychiatrist in Forensic Psychiatry

The closing date is 30 September 2026

This is a replacement post. The post is located at RoseberryPark Hospital, Middlesbrough, where inpatient forensic beds and clinical andmanagerial offices are all co-located.

There is a need for a Consultant on Ivy/Clover/Kestrel ward a low secure female learning disability ward.

Main duties of the job

There is a system of weekly MDT meetings for the ward whichthe post holder is expected to attend, in addition to meetings for CPA (6 monthly), formulation and riskmanagement meetings. The length of stay currently on the ward is around fiveyears.

The consultant will be supported by a ward manager, clinicallead working on each ward. In addition, they will receive support fromoccupational therapist, psychologist and social worker. Pharmacist will attendwhen support is required. A SAS/trust doctor, which is shared (50% time) willbe supporting the post holder. The post holder can be the identified supervisorfor the junior doctor. There will be opportunity to become a trainer fortrainees in the future.

All patients will be detained under the Mental Health Act. AsResponsible Clinician, the post holder will be expected to write statutoryreports and attend First Tier Tribunals, Hospital Manager Hearings, S117 andMAPPA meetings as appropriate.

Referral rates for the ward are anticipated to be 4 per yearfrom both internal and external sources. They can be seen jointly with theother staff members (psychologist/ nursing staff). The average length of stayon the ward is approx. 5 years.

Within the Secure Inpatient Services Directorate, thepost-holder will be working alongside 14 consultant colleagues, 4 specialtygrade doctors, and up to 3 core trainees.

About us

We are one of the largest specialist mental health and learning disabilities trusts in the country providing a range inpatient and community services to 2m people living in County Durham, the Tees Valley, Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale, Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmondshire. We also provide additional specialist services to other parts of Northern England.

From education and prevention, to crisisand specialist care our talented and compassionate teams work in partnershipwith our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our regionfeel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture therecovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has asay in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person inour care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carerswork together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed tonew thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect withourcommunities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that reallyneed it.

We won't rest untileveryone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their bestpossible life.

Psychiatrists are essentialcontributors to the majority of our mental health teams. Service users expectand are justified to expect collaborative relationships with dedicatedpsychiatrists who work consistently as part of effective services.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description's for further information on this post. Please note that the job description for Ivy/Clover/Kestrel ward has not yet been approved by The Royal College and therefore subject to change.

Person Specification Clinical Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Participated in continuous professional development
• Participated in research or service evaluation.
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
• Has actively participated in clinical audit.
• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
• Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
• Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
• Has led clinical audits leading to service change.

Leadership

• Reflects on own performance and behaviour, seeking and acting on feedback.
• Able to influence and persuade to improve services
• Able to take on leadership role in multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of structure and management of the NHS and the Trust.
• Shows commitment to quality through knowledge of quality improvement and lean thinking methodology OR able to achieve within one year of appointment
• Able to adapt to and lead service change.
• Able to take on a leadership role outside the multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of NHS & wider health economy and its implications for the work of the Trust.
• Trained to standard equivalent to level 2 in TEWV Trust Quality improvement system

Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• Experience
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register in the relevant specialty or
• eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of gaining CCT
• Has Approved Clinician status
• Approved under S12 (2) MHA
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

£113,565 to £150,569 a yearThis post may attract a recruitment premia